Dirk Philips (1504–1568) was an early Anabaptist writer and theologian.

He was one of the peaceful disciples of Melchior Hoffman and later joined Menno Simons[1] in laying out practical doctrines for what would become the Mennonite church.

In 1561, he was described as an old man, not very tall, with a grey beard and white hair.

He identifies seven ordinances and commandments that must be maintained to be recognized as an authentic church: He believed in strict adherence to the ban or shunning.

His emphasis on the ban and the purity of the community makes Dirk Philips' writings more popular with the Old Order Amish.